Delphinus Medical Technologies announced today that it received FDA premarket approval (PMA) for its SoftVue system. Novi, Michigan-based Delphinus develops the SoftVue 3D whole breast ultrasound tomography system for use as an adjunct to digital mammography in the screening of asymptomatic women with dense breast tissue, according to a news release. The company said SoftVue […]
Imaging
How Abbott is advancing coronary imaging through AI
Abbott’s combination of AI and OCT imaging could pave the way for coronary stent placement. X-ray imaging has typically aided the placement of coronary stents. To a degree, it’s worked, but Abbott officials believe there is a better option — one that offers more information about the blood vessel in question than seen before. Dr. […]
Fujifilm integrates two of its medical businesses
Fujifilm Medical Systems U.S.A. and Fujifilm Healthcare Americas announced last week that the two companies have merged. Now operating under the name Fujifilm Healthcare Americas Corp., the new combination of organizations aims to bring together the strengths of each company’s product portfolios and employees to create new value for customers and advance medical care, according […]
FDA clears ‘major’ CT advance out of Siemens Healthineers
FDA announced today that it has cleared Siemens Healthineers’ Naeotom Alpha, describing the device as the first major computed tomography advancement in nearly a decade. The Naeotom Alpha uses the emerging CT technology of photon-counting detectors. The sensors measure each X-ray that passes through a person’s body. Previously, CT detectors have measured the total energy […]
GE Healthcare unveils next-gen cardiac-dedicated nuclear scanner
GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) today announced that it has launched its MyoSpect cardiac-dedicated nuclear scanner. Chicago-based GE Healthcare designed the scanner to have an extended field-of-view processing with a new automated workflow. It features the company’s Alcyone technology and a CZT module design for a view of cardiac anatomy and pathology. “Today, the need for healthcare innovation […]
GE Healthcare launches next-gen fixed X-ray system
GE Healthcare (NYSE: GE) today announced its next-gen Definium Tempo fixed X-ray system. The Definium Tempo is a fixed, overhead tube suspension (OTS) digital X-ray system. Its creators designed it to be a “personal assistant” to radiologists and technologists. The idea is to leverage automation to reduce workflow burdens and help radiology departments boost patient […]
Fujifilm picks up 10-year contract from U.S. Navy for digital radiography systems
Fujifilm Medical Systems has been awarded a long-term sole-source contract from the U.S. government for its digital radiography (DR) systems. Lexington, Massachusetts-based Fujifilm confirmed last month that the U.S. Navy and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) awarded it the 10-year contract to outfit Naval Fleet vessels with its DR x-ray room systems. Fujifilm’s DR x-ray room […]
GE Healthcare to acquire BK Medical and its ultrasound portfolio for $1.45B
GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) announced today that it entered into an agreement to acquire BK Medical for $1.45 billion. BK Medical develops intraoperative imaging and surgical navigation technology for guiding clinicians during minimally invasive and robotic surgeries, for visualizing deep tissue during procedures in neuro and abdominal surgery and in ultrasound urology, according to a news […]
GE Healthcare unveils new AI-powered CT system
GE Healthcare (NYSE:GE) today introduced its Revolution Ascend with Effortless Workflow computed tomography (CT) system. The new CT system includes a new 75 cm wide-gantry, 40 mm detector coverage and lower table position designed to accommodate high body mass index (BMI) patients and trauma cases that would otherwise be too delicate to maneuver in a […]
InTRAvent wins FDA 510(k) clearance for Solopass bedside neuro-navigation device
InTRAvent has announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Solopass system for assisting frontal placement of intraventricular catheters deep within the brain. The Hershey, Pennsylvania-based company said yesterday that it designed the device with 2D and 3D ultrasound imaging, artificial intelligence and trajectory guidance for intraprocedural localization and navigation for external ventricular drain (EVD) placement. Get […]
Augmedics appoints chief financial officer
Augmedics announced today that it appointed Raj Asarpota as its new EVP and CFO. Chicago-based Augmedics said in a news release that Asarpota, whose role becomes effective today, will lead the company’s global finance organization and be responsible for accounting, treasury, financial planning and analysis, tax and investor relations. The augmented reality-based imaging technology developer […]